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| They are lightweight and I prefer a strap to sunglass style for all skydiving other than dealing with students. In competition, they are a high quality polarized lens that doesn't cause distraction from refracted or reflected light. In fun jumping, organizing etc. they are not only comfortable, but if I take a hit the cushions around the eye (sure you have a name for them, eyecups?) will buffer it and my eyes are more protected. There are glasses specifically designed for skydiving but they tend to be flimsy or if made substantially so tight they give you a headache. The Barz last. They are comfortable. The lenses are high quality. They cost a little more, but think I'm worth it. I bet most pros would too if you marketed to them. I also believe the replaceable lenses are a good marketing feature because once you buy the initial pair the replacement lens can cost as little as a pair of cheap skydiving goggles. -M.G., Casa Grande, AZ |
| The prescription Barz goggles that I purchased from you a few weeks ago are terrific. Stan was super helpful with the order which I placed on a Monday and the goggles were ready three days later as promised. The goggles themselves are terrific. I used the gaskets with holes for wakeboarding and they worked great. And, I used the solid gaskets for swimming and the seal was perfect. Every bit as good as swim goggles. Several times last week while in Kauai guys walked up to me on the beach to ask if they were glasses or goggles. I recommend them to anyone. -C.O., Oak Park, CA |
My prescription Barz allow me to pursue one of my dreams, surfing, even though I'm very near-sighted. They stay in place when I'm riding, and don't break or disappear when I wipe out. All this and they protect my eyes from the sun too. Without the Barz I'd be just another spectator. I also love the neoprene case; that's *huge*; I can toss the Barz in the case inside a day pack and not have to sweat them getting scratched up or broken. |
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I
received both the helmet and goggles and am very happy with both!
The prescription goggles worked out especially well. I thank you both
very much for the time and consideration you gave to my order. The
numerous calls and extra shipping to ensure everything was right paid
off. I applaud you on your style of doing business. |
| Barz
got me back in the water after a 25+ year hiatus. After a brief career
longboarding the breaks around Santa Cruz, CA in the mid 1970s, I was
effectively forced from the water by "vision impairment."
My surfing skills had peaked at a fairly low level. (It's difficult
to catch waves you can't see well, much less judge accurately.) Now,
thanks to by Barz goggles, I have reinvented myself as an avid sponger,
enjoying the breaks around Marin County and all over NorCal. Barz is
the only viable product which could have permitted this. I am surprised
I don't see more of them... more waves for me. If you have questions
on how to best use your Barz, especially in rough condiitons, feel free
to contact me at art@baylaw.com. Also, the customer service and support
for Barz products provided by Murrays is top notch. -A.F., Larkspur, CA |
| Barz
goggles block the wind from reaching my eyes. This makes them a good
choice for my sailboat racing because of the reduced need to blink and
an increased ability to keep track of the competition through the polarized
lenses. As a survivor of eye cancer, I am completely comfortable with
the protection they offer to my 20x16 vision from the sun's potentially
deadly effects. -R.R., Newton, MA |
| I
bought a pair of your goggles for sailing and am very pleased with them.
I wear contact lenses and sail a Hobie Cat. The spray would often get
in my eyes and cause my lenses to "float" and I could not
see clearly for long periods of time. This has now been solved with
your excellent product. -D.A., Truckee, CA |
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My name is Joel Whitmore
and I am an airline pilot. I live in Puerto Rico and spend almost
all my free time at the beach. If there is wind, I windsurf. If there
are waves, I surf. If there are no waves or wind, I play with my two
golden retrievers, throwing sticks into the water, and snorkeling
around, or I stay home and mow the lawn. About a year ago I bought
a pair of Barz goggles for my beach activities. I don't know how I
ever existed without them now. They are the bestequipment
for my eyes. I don't have bloodshot eyes anymore after a good session
of windsurfing or surfing. And because I wear glasses I enjoy clear
vision while playing. Even if I didn't wear glasses, I would use my
Barz because they really help my eyes. I recommend Barz goggles to
anyone who likes water sports. |
| When
I'm wearing my goggles, my eyes are protected from splash and from impact
by objects. Unlike a lot of my 20/20 paddling buds, I don't have to
blink water out of my eyes after I go over a drop, and I feel that I'm
more protected from loose paddles in a crowded eddy. Tell Barz to keep
up the good work. Kayakers need good protective eyewear! -M.M., via e-mail |
| After
finding it virtually impossible to go mountain biking in the rain and
mud I searched around for a decent pair of goggles and have sworn by
Barz Optics ever since. Regardless of the conditions, the goggles were
bomberproof. -G.D., Australia |
| Received
my goggles today - as promised! All exactly as advertised - with a few
extras. Looking forward to trying them out and expect to be "the
envy" of the lineup. Thanks again. -B.W., Portland, ME |
| The
optics work unreal. I will "back" these all the way! A couple
guys had "Spex" (on this trip) and they tried mine on and
they have been converted. It's a great product and my eyes thank you. -E., on vacation at Tavarua Island |
| I
used these glasses while windsurfing Maui for the latter half of the
summer and fall and have about 25-30 days on my present pair. I have
used a variety of corrective lenses systems/sport goggles over the years
and these are by far the most comfortable. I often wore them 7-8 hours
a day on the water. ... All in all, a very superior product. -R.A., Phoenix, AZ |
| Just
a note to tell you how great the Barz prescription goggles are. I can
see at the beach for the first time in my life! Thanks! -R.C., Naples, FL |
| Murray's
Barz are a godsend to whitewater paddlers. For whitewater kayakers-
who spend most of the time playing in holes, surfing on waves, or rolling
under water- Barz are essential gear. ... For me, being able to keep
my eyes open going into a big hole or surfing a really gnarly wave has
made all the difference in the world. I've also found that Barz have
enabled me to joust rocks and other river hazards that come into play
when I'm underwater, getting worked, trying to pull off a roll. Barz
optics are flawless. Optically, they're better than any other eyewear
or sunglasses I've owned. The wraparound lenses eliminate any of the
distortion encountered by other specs and provide peripheral vision
unparalleled by sunglasses. My paddling's really benefited from your
products. Of course, now I'm a little bit more cautious about the whitewater
I run because now I can actually see what I'm getting myself into. Whatever
activity I'm engaged in, Murray's Barz have become the one piece of
equipment that I'm sure to pack every time I leave the house. -J.H., Tacoma, WA |
| I
wish to thank you for introducing me to Barz Optics. The frames have
worked extremely well in the sun and, along with my personal eyeglass
prescription, they have made windsurfing and surfing much more enjoyable.
I recently spent 3 weeks in Baja California, Mexico and they worked
perfectly. -T.C., Ventura, CA |
| The
glasses fit comfortably, especially under the Gath helmet. The first
thing I noticed about the glasses was the instant vision recovery after
punching through waves on the paddle out. The second, and perhaps most
valuable, aspect of the glasses is continuous clear vision. -S.M., Santa Barbara, CA |
| Overexposure
to the sun at my advancing age is harmful to my eyes. Without my eyes,
it would be hard to do all the fun outdoor stuff that I like to do. -G.N., San Francisco, CA |